External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had a fruitful discussion with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, focusing on enhancing bilateral ties across various sectors. The two leaders emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation and maintaining high-level exchanges.
The engagement between India and Canada has been strengthened, following discussions between Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit last year. Both countries have reinstated their high commissioners and unveiled a joint roadmap for future collaboration, as highlighted during Foreign Minister Anand’s visit to India from October 12–14, 2025.
In a separate meeting on January 17, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, underscoring the need for continued engagement to unlock new opportunities and strengthen relations between the two nations. Discussions centered on bolstering economic ties, promoting trade and investment cooperation, and exploring partnerships in critical sectors like minerals, manufacturing, clean energy, technology, education, defense, and innovation.
Furthermore, on January 21, the Consulate General of India in Canada’s Toronto hosted the ‘India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026’, emphasizing India’s significant role in inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence. The event highlighted the importance of bilateral cooperation for mutual economic and societal benefits, in collaboration with the University of Waterloo, the India Tech Council, and Zoho Inc.
